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Living Martial Arts

Do you know what it takes to actually Live the "Martial Arts Lifestyle"? Martial Arts is much more than just performing on the mats. It´s a way of life and how we might live with compassion and at p

A Call to Arms to Live Martial ArtsIn a world where the "old" ways seem to be dying, perhaps it is time for a call to arms in returning some of the philosophies of respect and discipline that should be an integral part of Martial Arts.

A Call to Martial Artists to HelpTraining in the Arts is not just about kicks and punches, it´s also about living. Now is the time to reach out your compassion and help others.

Compassion and Martial ArtsLiving the Martial Arts way means more than just showing up to class. It’s more than just the forms or the techniques. Living Martial Arts is also about community and reaching out to help others.

Family with Martial ArtsFamily is an important part to my Martial Arts experience. As I travel this week to participate in the Pai Lum Tao International Conference, I reflect with you the meaning of "family" within our system.

Happy New YearsIf you study an Asian-based Martial Arts, studying how that culture celebrates New Years is a great way to expand your knowledge and understanding of the great Art you are learning. Find out more about their traditions here.

How to avoid drama in Martial ArtsIt seems at times that no matter what, if something involves people there will eventually be drama. It can rob you of precious training time. Here are some tips as to how to avoid it.

Internal vs. ExternalIf you've been following the 'What Is...' series for Martial Arts, you may be wondering what does it mean to be an Internal or External art. Find out more about the distinction and why they are both important in your training.

Jealousy and Martial ArtsInevitably, at some point in your training, you´ll be faced with the evil green-eyed monster of jealousy. Here are some tips to overcoming them.

Marital Arts and ReligionIn traditional Asian Martial Arts, you find predominantly three schools of thought that were the primary influences upon its inception: Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism.

Martial Arts and EatingWhen one is training in Martial Arts, it’s important to remember not only the physical aspects of your activity on the ring but off the ring as well. In particular today I’m going to talk a bit about eating proper.

Martial Arts Invades Reality TVAs part of the ever increasing sign that Martial Arts is becoming more accepted in the Western world, Martial Artists are starting to appear in Reality TV. But is it really a good representation of the Artists of the world?

My Student, My TeacherJust as in life, you never know where your next lesson will come from. So in both life and Martial Arts, remember your student can also be teaching you important lessons.

Nature in Martial Arts -- WaterMartial Arts derives much of its inspiration from nature. Even the most common elements, such as water, provide a depth of understanding to Martial Arts.

Olympics and Martial ArtsFriday, August 13th, 2004. Today marks the official start of the Olympics in Athens, Greece. Find out how Martial Arts plays a part in this great event.

Soccer Easier Than Martial Arts?Dana White recently made just that statement. But there is much more in common with soccer and Martial Arts than he gave it credit. Read on to find out how the two are closely related.

The Future of Martial ArtsA recent show on eqHD TV has made me consider the future of Martial Arts. Can Martial Arts continue to exist?

The Martial Arts Relationship - HoneymoonContinuing a series of articles. A Martial Arts relationship goes through many stages and grows over time. This part covers the "marriage" and "honeymoon" to Martial Arts.

The Mental Study of Martial ArtsMartial Arts is about more than just punches and kicks, forms and sparring, it involves the study of the mind as well. It is about the Body, Mind, and Spirit